Contemporary public speaking remains an important part of our national life and a substantial force in shaping current events. Many of America's most important moments and issues, such as wars, scandals, election campaigns, September 11, 2001, have been defined by oratory. Here, over 50 essays cover a substantial and interesting group of major American... more...

A welcome addition to the growing literature on the rhetorical presidency. The analyses on the various inaugural addresses are fascinating, especially in terms of the address preparation and degree of importance attached to the address by the president? Choice more...